Valjean Zimmerman Obituary
We bid farewell to Valjean Zimmerman of Purdin, Missouri, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 10, 2025 at the age of 95. Valjean touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Valjean Zimmerman to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John F. Gooch and Mattie E. Gooch (Riddle); her husband John Zimmerman; her children, Tom Zimmerman and Patricia Zimmerman; her siblings, James, Raymond, Jack, Leland Gooch and Lavern Gooch; her granddaughter Anna Rafferty; and her great grandchild Mattie Dean.
She is survived by: her son Ray Zimmerman (Chelsey); her grandchildren, Hannah, Aidian Zimmerman, Kayson Zimmerman, Chezni Renshaw, Amanda McKay, Valerie Slatton (James) and Riannon Crandell; her great grandchildren, Suzzanne Hibner (Hayden), Liriel Dean (Michael Dale), Jaxson, Alizabeth McKay, Felicia McCollum (Brandon Delana) and Kaedence McCollum; and her great great grandchildren, Oaklee, Madden, Haven, Patrick Hibner, Elijah, Aaliyah Dean, Traceson Moss and Hudson Delana.
Memorials may be made to the Locust Valley Cemetery and may be left at or mailed to Wright-Baker-Hill Funeral Home, P.O. Box 496, Brookfield, MO 64628.
